The trade that Detroit Pistons need to contend for the championship

The Michigan franchise has a clear opportunity to fight for glory this season, and a signing could boost its candidacy.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Fri, 01/02/2026 - 18:23
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Detroit Pistons, star signing. Photo: gettyimages.
Detroit Pistons, star signing. Photo: gettyimages.

When a window of opportunity opens, one must go all out to try to seize it. Detroit Pistons is aware that at the beginning of the season, they were not among the top contenders for the NBA title, but the course of the games only serves to demonstrate the great team they are, placing them in a privileged position. They are seeking a trade that will give them the final push towards the championship ring.

Striving to improve while leading the Eastern Conference may sound risky, but it is necessary in today's NBA. There are such clear signs of the power of Detroit Pistons as well as their lack of playoff experience and the absence of a perimeter player who can make a qualitative leap for the team both offensively and defensively. Michael Porter Jr seems like a plausible and very interesting target for the Motor City team, who have the arguments to convince the Brooklyn Nets to agree to the trade.

Players like Ivey, Harris, or Stewart, along with draft picks, could make up a trade package that could bring Michael Porter to these Detroit Pistons. With the eternal threat posed by Cunningham and Duren, adding a lethal piece at the 3 or 4 positions would allow the Michigan team to be much more intimidating for rivals like the Knicks, Celtics, or Cavs. Furthermore, signing this player also means preventing other rivals from strengthening.

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